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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"Many fans remember Vasilevski as the Russian goalie who was pulled with six minutes left in his country's 6-5 win over Canada at the WJC. But even though he didn't start the gold medal game, there's a good chance Russia would not have made it that far if not for Vasilevski and his mind-boggling .953 save percentage. Along with Oscar Dansk and Malcolm Subban, Vasilevski is considered a top prospect in goal. "I don't know how much better a guy can play at that age, to be honest with you," said one scout. "I don't know if we've ever seen a Russian guy come along who's been as good a goalie as he has been." He fits the prototype of the big stopper and is regarded as a battler who doesn't give up on any shot. He combines his size with excellent athleticism. The team that drafts him will likely keep him in the KHL for at least two seasons and have a polished product when he reaches the NHL." (The Hockey News 2012 Draft Preview, p. 30)

"The Lightning, [Tampa Bay head amateur scout Darryl] Plandowski said, believe Vasilevskiy is "one of the best of his age group in the world." Vasilevskiy has the potential to be a game-changer. Not only is the Russian big, he is quick, athletic and technically skilled. "And as he matures and gets stronger, we're super-excited about him," Plandowski said. The Lightning would like to see Vasilevskiy cross the pond to play North American major junior next season, but Plandowski said it is "up to him" and nothing is in place yet. "I don't think there's a big rush," Plandowski said." (Damian Cristodero, The Hockey News Future Watch 2013, p. 49)

"The Bolts cannot wait to get Vasilevskiy to North America, perhaps as soon as this spring after his KHL season is over. "He is so athletic and big," [Tampa Bay player development coach Stacy] Roest said. "We're excited about what he has to offer the organization." Vasilevskiy helped Russia to a bronze medal at the 2014 WJC and his experience in the KHL puts his development ahead of other prospects. "He moves so quick but, he's in control," Roest said, "and he really sucks up rebounds well."" (Damian Cristodero, The Hockey News Future Watch 2014, p. 45)

TRANSACTIONS:

Selected by Tampa Bay Lightning in first round (19th overall) of National Hockey League entry draft, June 22, 2012.

Signed to three-year entry-level contract with Lightning, May 6, 2014.

Agreed to three-year contract extension with Lightning, July 1, 2016.

ACCOLADES:

Member of silver-medal winning Russia, IIHF World U20 Championships, 2011-12.

Member of bronze-medal winning Russia, IIHF World U20 Championships, 2012-13.

Member of gold medal-winning Team Russia, 2014 IIHF World Championship, May 25, 2014.

Member of bronze-medal winning Team Russia, 2017 IIHF World Championship, May 21, 2017.

Played for Atlantic Division in 2018 National Hockey League All-Star Game, January 28, 2018.

FIRSTS:

Andrei's National Hockey League debut occurred at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on December 16, 2014. With Tampa Bay starter Ben Bishop sidelined, Vasilevski was recalled and put in goal for the Lightning against the hometown Flyers. Vasilevski allowed a first-period power play goal to Wayne Simmonds, but stopped the other 23 shots faced in a 3-1 Tampa Bay win. "He was just named American league player of the week," Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said. "We've been going through a tough stretch here. We played him because he's a talented kid, but we thought he might be able to give us a little bit of a spark. Clearly he did."

INJURIES:

Underwent vascular surgery to remove blood clot, September 4, 2015. At the time of the surgery, expected recovery time was 2-3 months.

NHL PENALTY SHOTS:

DATE

SHOOTER

GOAL?

NOTES

01/03/2017

Nikolaj Ehlers

Y

10/16/2017

Justin Abdelkader

Y

02/26/2018

Mitch Marner

N

03/02/2019

Bobby Ryan

N

NHL SHOOTOUTS:

DATE

DEC

OPPONENT

GF

GA

01/02/2016

W

Minnesota

1

0

Zach Parise

Mikko Koivu

Charlie Coyle

02/18/2016

W

Winnipeg

2

1

Blake Wheeler

Andrew Ladd

Mark Schiefele

Drew Stafford

Nikolaj Ehlers

11/03/2016

L

Boston

1

2

Ryan Spooner

Brad Marchand

David Pastrnak

Riley Nash

Patrice Bergeron

David Krejci

Torey Krug

Dominic Moore

Austin Czarnik

Jimmy Hayes

02/10/2017

L

Minnesota

0

1

Jason Pominville

Mikko Koivu

Zach Parise

03/04/2017

W

Buffalo

2

0

Sam Reinhart

Jack Eichel

11/04/2017

W

Columbus

1

0

Oliver Bjorkstrand

Artemi Panarin

Sonny Milano

12/21/2017

W

Ottawa

2

0

Tom Pyatt

Matt Duchene

01/04/2018

L

Montreal

0

1

Paul Byron

Jonathan Drouin

Max Pacioretty

02/24/2018

W

Montreal

1

0

Paul Byron

Jonathan Drouin

Charles Hudon

03/03/2018

W

Philadelphia

2

0

Sean Couturier

Nolan Patrick

10/06/2018

W

Florida

2

0

Mike Hoffman

Aleksander Barkov

02/01/2019

W

NY Islanders

1

0

Brock Nelson

Mat Barzal

Josh Bailey

02/05/2019

L

Vegas

0

1

Brandon Pirri

Shea Theodore

Alex Tuch

02/21/2019

W

Buffalo

2

0

Jack Eichel

Vladimir Sobotka

02/25/2019

W

Los Angeles

3

2

Ilya Kovalchuk

Anze Kopitar

Adrian Kempe

Dustin Brown

DID YOU KNOW?

On June 6, 2015, Vasilevski made five saves as his Lightning defeated visiting Chicago, 4-3, in Game Two of the Stanley Cup Finals. Replacing an injured Ben Bishop, Vasilevski became the first goaltender to win a Stanley Cup Finals game in relief since Lester Patrick did so in 1928.

On March 20, 2019, Andrei stopped 54 of 58 Washington Capitals shots in a 5-4 overtime with for the Lightning.

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